Every owner or operator of a building, who permits to be occupied any dwelling unit or rooming unit under an agreement, express or implied, to the occupants thereof, shall supply heat adequate to maintain therein from September 15 through May 30 of the following year, a minimum inside temperature of 70°F., at three feet above floor level based on outside design temperature in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, and toilet rooms or compartments, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and not less than 60°F. between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. in all the rooms. Provisions of this section shall not apply where the failure to maintain minimum requirements is caused by a general shortage of fuel, neglect or malicious act of the occupant, necessary repairs or alterations, or any cause beyond the control of the owner or occupant.
(‘67 Code, § 137.08(G)) (Ord. 4-1967, passed 6-12-67) Penalty, see § 95.99